Donald Wagner

Donald Wagner, age 86, a resident of Portland, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. 

Don was born March 1, 1937, in Bryant, Indiana, the son of Raymond and Veronica (Minch) Wagner. He graduated from Bryant High School in 1955 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Don worked for Quick Plastics in Portland and retired from Pennville Custom Cabinets in Portland and was a member of Portland American Legion Post #211.

Don married Janet (Wolford) Miller on March 1, 1985. 

Survivors include:

His wife — Janet Wagner, Portland, Indiana 

Children — Kim Loy (husband: Doug), Portland, Indiana, Deanna Walker (husband: Daniel), Portland, Indiana, and Christopher Miller, Portland, Indiana 

Siblings — Gini Chacon, Judy Miller and Ed Wagner

Nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by 12 siblings. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Services to celebrate Don’s life will follow at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. American Legion Post #211 will conduct military rites at the funeral home on Tuesday following the service. 

Memorials may be directed to The Wounded Warrior Project. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.